Sitochroa aureolalis

Sitochroa aureolalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886.[1] It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from southern California to Arizona and Texas.[2] It is also found in northern Mexico.[3]

Sitochroa aureolalis
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S. aureolalis
Binomial name
Sitochroa aureolalis
(Hulst, 1886)
Synonyms
  • Eurycreon aureolalis Hulst, 1886
  • Pyrausta cyralis Druce, 1895

The wingspan is about 25 mm for both males and females. The forewings are bright deep golden yellow. The hindwings are yellow fuscous.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from May to June and from August to September.

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  2. "801462.00 – 4985 – Sitochroa aureolalis – (Hulst, 1886)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  3. Savela, Markku. "Sitochroa aureolalis (Hulst, 1886)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  4. Transactions of the American Entomological Society 13: 156


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